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CPS to end automatic enrollment in JROTC military program


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A new report by Chicago Public School’s inspector general’s office found students at predominantly Black and Latino high schools were enrolled in the JROTC military program at higher rates than students at mostly white schools. In response, the district has pledged to make a number of changes to stop this practice.


Reset checks in with a CPS parent and the reporter whose story prompted the investigation.


Guests: Wiley Johnson, CPS parent and chairman of the Local School Council at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. College Prep

Alex Ruppenthal, independent journalist


Host: Sasha-Ann Simons

Producer: Claire Hyman, Marie Mendoza



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In the Loop (Segments)By WBEZ Chicago